Have anxiety? Here’s why it may be a misdiagnosis
The 6 conditions patients warned to look out for if they have anxiety symptoms
- Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric issue in the US, affecting over 20 million adults and children each year.
- Many other medical conditions share symptoms with anxiety disorders, which can lead to potential misdiagnosis.
- Conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, heart palpitations, and dizziness that may be mistaken for anxiety.
- Women-specific conditions including Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can also present with chronic pain, fatigue, and mood swings that mimic anxiety.
- Hyperthyroidism, which causes symptoms like a rapid heart rate and nervousness, and Lyme disease, leading to fatigue and cognitive issues, are further examples of conditions that can be misidentified as anxiety.